For some schoolkids in southern Italy, meeting their first Jew on Holocaust Day – Jewish Telegraphic Agency

For some schoolkids in southern Italy, meeting their first Jew on Holocaust Day
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Ironically, the largest Jewish presence in the region came during World War II, when Italy's fascist government held more than 3800 Jews, most of them from other countries, in the Ferramonti internment camp near Cosenza. Schoolchildren often visit

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Italy ends search for missing in shipwreck – USA TODAY


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Italy ends search for missing in shipwreck
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GIGLIO, Italy (AP) – Italian emergency officials are ending the search for missing people in the submerged part of the Costa Concordia cruise ship due to the danger to rescue workers. By Pier Paolo Cito, AP An Italian firefighter is lowered from a
Cruise bookings fall after Concordia shipwreckABC7Chicago.com
Cruise ships one of safest ways to travelNew Haven Register
Carnival says its bookings are down in wake of Italian accidentWBFF/WNUV Baltimore
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Florida cruise bookings not down despite shipwreck in Italy – The Independent Florida Alligator


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Florida cruise bookings not down despite shipwreck in Italy
The Independent Florida Alligator
Despite the recent disaster, Florida travel agencies have not seen a decrease in business for any cruise line. John May, owner of Continental Capers Travel and Cruises in Gainesville, said he is seeing a lot more sales this year for all cruise lines.
Costa Concordia Update: Cue the LawyersTravel Agent
Officials: Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise shipUSA TODAY
Costa Cruises details Costa Concordia guest reimbursementBreaking Travel News
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Costa Concordia Update: Cue the Lawyers – Travel Agent


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Costa Concordia Update: Cue the Lawyers
Travel Agent
Two and a half weeks after the greatest cruise ship disaster in a decade, the rescue phase has shifted to recovery and cleanup, with Costa Concordia still lying on her side just off the coast of Isola del Giglio, Italy.
Officials: Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise shipUSA TODAY
Costa Cruises details Costa Concordia guest reimbursementBreaking Travel News
Still cruisin': Little local impact from Costa Concordia incidentCanton Repository
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Walt Disney World Resort Update – USA TODAY (blog)


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Walt Disney World Resort Update
USA TODAY (blog)
Seven night voyages (starting at $1015 per person) visit Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; and Naples, Italy, and depart on June 1, 8, August 10, 17, 24, and 31. There are two different 12-night
Disney Cruise Line Announces New Ports and Itineraries for 2013DisZine

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Officials: Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise ship – USA TODAY


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Officials: Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise ship
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GIGLIO, Italy (AP) – The cruise ship that capsized off Italy's coast will take up to 10 months to remove, officials said Sunday, as rough seas off the Tuscan coast forced the suspension of recovery operations. By Pier Paolo Cito, AP Smit Salvage oil
Still cruisin': Little local impact from Costa Concordia incidentCanton Repository
Rough seas shut down cruise ship search, salvage effortsmsnbc.com
Mike Ross travel column: Smooth sailing calls for an emergency planThe Jackson Citizen Patriot – MLive.com
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Something to declare – Sydney Morning Herald


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Something to declare
Sydney Morning Herald
Another Italian guy has a plan to visit Mackay and wants to know if he'll like it. Tourism Australia, you're welcome. The next two days are spent sailing through island paradise, some people lending a hand with the ropes, others just lying on the deck

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Mike Ross travel column: Smooth sailing calls for an emergency plan – The Jackson Citizen Patriot – MLive.com


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Mike Ross travel column: Smooth sailing calls for an emergency plan
The Jackson Citizen Patriot – MLive.com
The tragedy of the ship Costa Concordia, now grounded and listing off the coast of Italy, should be a wake-up call for anyone planning to travel by ship. Here are some tips that could help save your life. — Know where your cabin is located on the ship.
Cruise ship victims mull $14460 compensation dealUSA TODAY
Cruise disaster lawsuits face choppy seas in USAtlanta Journal Constitution
$13624 plus expenses – compensation for Costa survivorsSydney Morning Herald
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Ontario women lead wine-dine tours in France – Toronto Sun

Ontario women lead wine-dine tours in France
Toronto Sun
Food writer Jill Wilcox, left, enjoys lunch in Italy with Taste of France tour operators Carol Panczyk, middle, and Nancy Evans, two of four partners who own Maison Beaufort which serves as the base for tours of southern France.

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Cruise ship victims mull $14460 compensation deal – USA TODAY


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Cruise ship victims mull $14460 compensation deal
USA TODAY
Italian ship operator Costa Crociere SpA on Friday put the figure at $14460 plus reimbursement for the cost of cruise tickets and extra travel expenses, seeking to cut a deal with as many passengers as possible to take the wind out of class-action
Cruise disaster lawsuits face choppy seas in USAtlanta Journal Constitution
$13624 plus expenses – compensation for Costa survivorsSydney Morning Herald
Divisions over cruise disaster pay-out planFinancial Times
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